If one avoids the knee-jerk reaction and looks at this in context, they'll find:

1. It looks like only a handful of people (16 confirmed cases, full review in progress) have benefited from the free ticket to Australia initiative. If those few people have a confirmed job waiting for them, and all that stands in the way is getting a ticket, then this is a smart move by the Kiwis.

2. Everyone wins. The unemployed person gets free airfare and becomes employed. The Australians benefit from getting a vacant job filled. The Kiwis benefit by making a one-time payment instead of an indeterminate period paying unemployment and other related benefits.

as long as the relocation itself is legal, what is the problem with a social services agency helping clients relocate to a job they have secured but are unable to afford or secure their own relocation costs? (as long as costs are reasonable and secured job is credible , long term, and within the skillset of the client)